Rug
John Henry Dearle (1860 - 1932)
Category
Carpets, rugs and mats
Date
1906
Materials
Wool
Measurements
1190 mm (W)4318 mm (Length)
Collection
Standen House and Garden, West Sussex
NT 1214933.2
Summary
One of a pair of bordered Axminster rugs, with an orange centre and patterned border of red, blue, beige and mustard. Made and supplied by Morris and Co in 1906. It was possibly designed by J H Dearle, artistic director of Morris and Co at this time.(The pair of rugs were on the half landing of the main staircase; modern replacement copy is 1215342).
Makers and roles
John Henry Dearle (1860 - 1932), designer Morris & Co., manufacturer